MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE
Huntsville, USA
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2023
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
The M.S. Degree in Plant and Soil Science is designed to further the specialized professional training of students through formal courses while at the same time teaching the student how to conduct research and present pertinent results.
Students may specialize in one of the following areas: Plant Breeding, Tissue Culture, Biotechnology, Plant Genetics and Cytogenetics, Molecular Genetics, Crop Production, Sustainable Agriculture, Seed Science and Technology, Plant Physiology, Plant Pathology, Horticulture, Forestry, Entomology, Environmental Science, Remote Sensing, Soil Chemistry, Soil Fertility, Soil Microbiology or Soil (Genesis, Morphology and Conservation). In addition to selected courses in the department, students can take courses in related subjects such as Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Food Science, and Agricultural Economics.
In addition, a minor is offered in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems.
CAREER FIELDS
Plant Genetics and Research
Research Scientist
Geneticist
Seed Scientist
Soil Scientist
Conservationist
Ecologist